Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Istalol

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Babee Cof, Benylin DM Pediatric, Buckleys Mixture, Creomulsion, Creo-Terpin, DayQuil Cough, Delsym, Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief, Elixsure Cough, Robafen Cough Liquidgels, Robitussin CoughGels, Scot-Tussin Diabetic, Silphen DM, St. Joseph Cough Suppressant, Sucrets DM Cough, Theraflu Thin Strips Cough, Triaminic Long Acting Cough, DexAlone, Hold, Sucrets 4-Hour Cough Drops, Robitussin Maximum Strength, Vicks Formula 44

Temporary relief of coughs (antitussive, cough suppressant) caused by minor throat and bronchial irritation that may occur with common colds, allergies, or inhaled irritants.

Used in fixed combination with other agents (e.g., acetaminophen, brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, doxylamine, guaifenesin, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine) for the temporary relief of coughs and/or other symptoms (e.g., rhinorrhea, sneezing, lacrimation, itching eyes, oronasopharyngeal itching, nasal congestion) associated with seasonal (e.g., hay fever) or perennial allergic rhinitis, other upper respiratory allergies, or the common cold.

Most effective in the treatment of chronic, nonproductive cough.

In pediatric patients <2 years of age, OTC cough and cold preparations (i.e., containing cough suppressants [including dextromethorphan], antihistamines, expectorants, and/or nasal decongestants) were not more effective than placebo in reducing acute cough and other symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection and reportedly are associated with adverse events and sometimes death (albeit rarely). (See Pediatric Use under Cautions.)

Abuse and recreational use reported. (See Abuse Potential under Cautions.)

• Generic Name: timolol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic Ocudose, Timoptic Ocumeter, Timoptic Ocumeter Plus, Timoptic-XE, Timoptic

Istalol (timolol) is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye.

Istalol ophthalmic solution is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

Istalol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.